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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hondo, Texas
Hondo
Spend a half‑day in Hondo to see the Raye Theater and Medina County Museum; stay overnight if you want a quiet base for nearby River Region drives.
Hondo is a small Hill Country city on US‑90, roughly midway between Sabinal and San Antonio. Its main attractions – a restored 1940s theater and a county museum – are within a short drive of downtown hotels. One afternoon covers the sights; an extra night adds a relaxed pace and easy access to surrounding towns.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Hondo
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, occasional thunderstorms)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $40–$60 excl. bed · Mid $60–$90 excl. bed · High $90+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | $2–$4 |
| Beer (bottled) | $3–$5 |
| Meal at a casual eatery | $8–$15 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.20 |
| Raye Theater ticket | $6–$10 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport
- check
Typical fares
- US‑90 Hondo ↔ Sabinal (car)
- ≈15 min, $12 gas (check)
- Rental car (compact, 1 day)
- ≈$45 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the most practical; US‑90 runs through town and connects to I‑10 via Texas 173. Walking works for downtown sights.
See and do
Known for
- Raye Theater
- Medina County Museum
- 777 Exotic Game Ranch
- South Texas Maize corn maze
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sabinal | US‑90 west, about 15 min drive | ≈30 min round trip |
| Bandera | Texas 173 north, about 30 min drive | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Hondo Executive Inn
- Central downtown, close to theater and museum; check availability and rates.
- Hondo Inn Hotel
- On US‑90, easy road access; check availability and rates.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑kul‑pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑see‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑to kwes‑ta |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don‑de es‑ta el ba‑ño |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C; carry water.
- Check opening hours of the Raye Theater and museum before arrival (no published schedule).
Typical small‑town precautions apply. Stay aware of traffic on US‑90, especially at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hondo, Texas yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Raye Theater
- Medina County Museum
- 777 Exotic Game Ranch
- South Texas Maize corn maze
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Hondo (Texas), revision 5236281 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5236281
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hondo, TexasHondo
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
US consulates are in San Antonio and Austin; nearest for Hondo is San Antonio.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hondo-texas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.